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Temporary Appointment of Communications and Community Engagement Director

Original title: Communication from the Office of the Mayor for the temporary appointment for Mary Reed, Communications and Community Engagement Director, retroactive from August 3, 2025, through April 20, 2026.

May 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document formalizes the employment status and tenure of a city department head for a specific past and future timeframe.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Mary Reed

Her employment status and tenure as Communications and Community Engagement Director are formally defined by this appointment.

Board of City Service Commissioners

The board is tasked with reviewing the communication regarding the appointment.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 19, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Mayor has submitted a communication to the Board of City Service Commissioners regarding the temporary appointment of Mary Reed as the Communications and Community Engagement Director. The appointment is , covering the period from August 3, 2025, to April 20, 2026.

Key Facts

  • Mary Reed is appointed as the Communications and Community Engagement Director.
  • The appointment is temporary.
  • The appointment is retroactive to August 3, 2025.
  • The appointment term ends on April 20, 2026.
  • The file number for this action is 260139.
  • The document was introduced on May 14, 2026.
  • The status of the file is currently 'In Committee'.

Why It Matters

This document formalizes the employment status and tenure of a city department head for a specific past and future timeframe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of Mary Reed?
She is the Communications and Community Engagement Director.
When does this appointment end?
The appointment is set to end on April 20, 2026.

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Retroactive Appointment Timing

The appointment is being processed in May 2026 for a term that began in August 2025 and concluded in April 2026, indicating a significant delay in formalizing the personnel record.

Connected Entities

personMary ReedAppointee for the position of Communications and Community Engagement Director.Map →
organizationBoard of City Service CommissionersThe body receiving the communication regarding the appointment.Map →

Sources

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